Henan Daily Zhengzhou: China will further implement the special campaign to stimulate consumption, actively expand imports and attract foreign investment this year, according to a national commerce work conference held in Beijing this week. The country will step up efforts to implement the consumer goods trade-in program, according to the meeting. More diversified consumption scenarios […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: “The online system allows users to complete various operations, such as supplementary declarations and tax payments. Once the customs review is approved, tax payment can be processed online, all without any fees.” On January 6, Mr. Tian, the recipient of an international mail item, completed the process with the remote directions from […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: On January 6, the Information Office of the People’s Government of Henan Province held a press conference. Huang Dongsheng, director-general of the Department of Culture and Tourism of Henan Province, highlighted at the conference that the year 2024 witnessed significant growth in the province’s cultural and tourism sectors. For the first time, […]
Read MoreAthens: Greece’s Ministry of National Economy and Finance this week announced implementation of European Union rules for the protection of cryptocurrency holders as the number of people using digital currencies in the country has grown, and fears that they could be targeted by scammers have also increased. “The new regulation does not eliminate the risk […]
Read MoreGlobal Times According to data released by the General Administration of Customs of China on January 13, the total value of China’s import and export of goods trade in 2024 was 43.85 trillion yuan ($5.98 trillion), a year-on-year increase of 5 percent, the scale of which hit a record high. Among them, foreign trade gained […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: When setting economic growth targets for 2025, China will consider both needs and possibilities and ensure coherence with medium and long-term planning, an official with the country’s top economic planner said this week. A senior National Development and Reform Commission official, Yuan Da, told a press conference that China’s economy will face […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Copenhagen: Denmark this week updated The Positive List for Skilled Work and Positive List for people with a higher education looking for jobs in the country. The Positive List is a scheme that allows foreign workers to work and reside in Denmark if offered a job. The Positive List for Skilled Work […]
Read MoreGlobal Times After China became the world’s largest car exporter in 2023 for the first time, with an export volume of 5.221 million units, several media outlets and market organizations recently predicted that the country will maintain its position as the top car exporter in 2024. Cui Dongshu, secretary general of the China Passenger Car […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: Without borders or seas, Zhengzhou is also thriving towards the ocean by leveraging its inland port to go out to the sea. On November 26, the China Railway United Logistics Zhengzhou Center Station in the Zhengzhou Economic and Technological Development Zone was bustling. Looking down from the sky, the container yard was […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: Henan issued government bonds totaling 70.8 billion yuan, all of which are refinancing bonds, according to the Henan Provincial Department of Finance on December 2. These funds are designated for swapping existing hidden debts, repaying outstanding obligations, and covering the principal of maturing local government bonds. The bonds issued include 5-year refinancing […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: Strong momentum in the dining and retail sectors, a vibrant cultural and tourism market, and a higher quality of life driven by trade-in programs. With a series of policies aimed at boosting domestic demand and consumption taking effect, Henan’s consumption potential is accelerating. In October, the province’s total retail sales of consumer […]
Read MoreRepresentatives of the Belarusian tourism industry took part in an information tour of the Chinese Province of Henan at the end of November, BelTA learned from the National Tourism Agency. The delegation included representatives of the tour operators authorized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People’s Republic of China to receive groups […]
Read MoreWashington: US trade officials announced on Nov 29 a new round of tariffs on solar panel imports from four South-east Asian nations after American manufacturers complained that companies there are flooding the market with unfairly cheap goods. It is the second of two preliminary decisions that President Joe Biden’s Commerce Department is making in 2024 […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: This year marks the 10th anniversary of China’s proposal to build a China-Latin America community with a shared future. Over the past decade, Henan province has significantly contributed to China’s deep connection with Latin America. Henan has positioned itself as a logistics hub connecting the Chinese and Latin American markets, thanks to […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: China this week reached a significant milestone in the new energy vehicle (NEV) industry, becoming the first country in the world to achieve an annual production volume surpassing 10,000,000 vehicles. This marks a major achievement in the global shift toward sustainable transportation. At the same time, Central China’s Henan province, which has […]
Read MoreNewswire Beijing: BRF has signed an agreement with OSI Group subsidiary Henan Best Foods to purchase a processed foods plant in the Henan Province of China. Th potential transaction is valued at US$43 million, BRF revealed in an announcement to the market, which can be found on the company’s investor relations webpage. The plant was […]
Read MoreGlobal Times From Tuesday to Friday, the 2024 World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit took place in Wuzhen, East China’s Zhejiang Province. This year marks the 11th anniversary of the summit, officially opening a new chapter in its second decade. Artificial intelligence (AI), a key area in global technological advancement for the next decade, has […]
Read MoreGlobal Times Zhuhai: China has showcased for the first time the Jetank heavy unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) at the Airshow China 2024, which wrapped up on Sunday. The large drone can not only carry missiles and bombs, but also smaller drones, earning it the nickname “swarm carrier.” The Jetank heavy drone, displayed at the outdoor […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and Denmark this week held the fourth round of Bilateral Political Consultations in Islamabad. The Pakistan delegation was led by Additional Foreign Secretary (Europe), Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan, while the Denmark side was led by State Secretary for Foreign Policy, Ambassador Lisbet Zilmer-Johns. The two sides conducted a comprehensive review of […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: On November 5, at the awards ceremony of the Super Terminal Expo held at the Asia World-Expo in Hong Kong, Henan Airport Group was honored with the Service Excellence Award for Asia-Pacific Airports, becoming the only airport of Chinese mainland to receive this recognition. Thanks to years of continuous efforts, Zhengzhou airport, […]
Read MoreHenan Daily ?Zhengzhou: Henan’s postal and express delivery industry collected 33.46 million parcels on November 11, the annual online shopping festival in China, marking a 16.7% increase compared to the previous year. Additionally, the total number of parcels delivered reached 27.57 million, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 21.8%, according to data released by the Henan […]
Read MoreNewswire Lisbon: With 12.22 billion euros produced, it increased by 14% compared to the previous year, thus escaping the downward trend of 1.5% recorded in European Union. In 2023, agricultural production in the EU was valued at €537.1 billion at base prices, which represents a 1.5% decrease compared to the previous year (€545.4 billion), according […]
Read MoreBrussels: The EU Commission this week predicted a slight increase in growth in the eurozone currency union and a continued fall in inflation in 2025. However, the commission also pointed to risks arising from geopolitical tensions, as well as weak investment and a high cost of living. The EU Commission’s forecasts showed eurozone growth ticking […]
Read MoreLaura Itzkowitz Rome: Parmigiano-Reggiano is one of the world’s most famous and beloved cheeses, yet its birthplace is rarely one of the first places that people think of when planning a trip to Italy. What a shame. Despite living in Rome for five years and visiting Italy dozens of times before that, it took me […]
Read MoreGlobal Times With the inauguration of the Chancay Port, a key Belt and Road Initiative project jointly built by China and Peru, we witness a significant moment in history. This project marks a new phase in China-Latin America connectivity, creating a modern Asia-Latin America land-sea corridor. World economic history is characterized by the continuous connection […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed this week cited effective leadership, stable policies, adaptability, and a peaceful foreign policy as key factors in China’s ascent to global prominence. The lawmaker, in his introductory remarks while chairing the “China at 75: A Journey of Progress, Transformation and Global Leadership,” celebrating 75 years of the founding […]
Read MoreNewswire Lahore: Punjab Provincial Minister for Industries and Commerce Chaudhry Shafay Hussain this week met Chinese investors’ delegation, led by Madam Scarlett Xiang, Head of China Government Investment. It was agreed upon in the meeting to increase investment and cooperation in health, technical education, agriculture, manufacturing of electric vehicles and other sectors. Chinese investors expressed […]
Read MoreCopenhagen: The Danish Energy Agency this week approved construction for German utility RWE’s 1.1GW Thor offshore wind farm, clearing the way for work to start in the spring. The plan is to install 72 Siemens turbines some 22km off the western shore of Jutland. RWE says they’ll supply power to a million households. RWE Offshore […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: Since January, Zhengzhou Airport Economic Zone (ZAEZ) has been fully committed to boosting economic growth and promoting development. In the first three quarters, ZAEZ’s economic performance showed robust and sustained improvements. The industrial sector experienced rapid growth, fixed-asset investment accelerated, the consumer market maintained steady expansion, and the service industry continued to […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: Henan’s postal industry processed 7.107 billion parcels in the first three quarters of this year, generating a revenue of 52.99 billion yuan, which represents year-on-year increases of 31.68% and 15.05%, respectively, according to the Postal Administration of Henan Province on October 24. This growth rate ranks Henan second nationwide in parcel volume. […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: In the first three quarters of this year, Henan’s exports of unwrought aluminum and aluminum products reached 18.51 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 38.8%, according to Zhengzhou Customs on October 22. The export value ranks first in China, with products exported to 155 countries and regions around the world. Mexico, Canada, […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Danish renewables developer European Energy A/S has officially opened a 3-MW green hydrogen production facility that will supply Port Esbjerg and will later form part of a 12-MW electrolysis complex. The first electrolyser using the technology of Denmark’s Stiesdal A/S was installed in the summer and successfully passed through the commissioning phase, […]
Read MoreNewswire Lisbon: A recent study by McKinsey highlights that Portugal must retrain around 1.3 million workers, about 30% of its workforce, by 2030 to adopt generative AI and close its productivity gap with the rest of the European Union. Portugal has long struggled with low productivity, which has contributed minimally to GDP growth compared to […]
Read MoreTokyo: The average monthly pay increase at Japanese businesses this year rose 2,524 yen ($16) from 2023 to a record 11,961 yen, a government survey showed this week, exceeding the 10,000 yen mark for the first time amid rising prices. The figure, representing a 4.1 percent rise from last year, came as management and labor […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Islamabad’s new eatery Tommasini Pasticceria is straight from the coast of northern Italy. The café is the first franchise of a family-run bakery in the Italian town of Riccione. Nestled in a small coastal town called Riccione in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy is the Pasticceria Tommasini Caffetteria. The family-run bakery […]
Read MoreDenmark is set to pioneer an unprecedented tax reform by introducing a tax on unrealized capital gains for cryptocurrencies, starting January 1, 2026. This bold move aims to integrate cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin into the existing financial taxation framework, treating them similarly to other investment assets. The Tax Law Council has recommended this tax to […]
Read MoreChi Jingyi Whenever you spot a big crowd of global buyers gathering at a booth in the Canton Fair complex, it’s clear that high-tech, high-value-added products, such as industrial automation equipment, humanoid robots, intelligent bionic hands and hydrogen bicycles, are showcased by Chinese exhibitors. This is a common scene at the 136th session of the […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Lahore: Ambassador of Belgium Idesbald Vander Gracht said this week that Belgium served as a gateway to Europe which was a valuable opportunity for Pakistani businesses to expand their presence in the EU market. He held a meeting with Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President Mian Abuzar Shad. LCCI Executive Committee […]
Read MoreNewswire Athens: A first round of dialogue with all national social partners is under way, with the main topic of discussion being how much and how the minimum wage will increase after 2027, Labor Minister Niki Kerameus said on Saturday in an interview with Mega TV. Kerameus noted that the prime minister has already unveiled […]
Read MoreDing Gang In 2003, I purchased my first car, a Japanese 2.0L model, for 230,000 yuan (approximately $28,000 at the time). Today, that same amount can buy a high-performance, technologically advanced Chinese electric vehicle (EV). This stark contrast illustrates the rapid evolution and global competitiveness of China’s automotive industry. China’s vast road network now showcases […]
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